The Lucky Onion's premises include No. 38 The Park, The
Wheatsheaf Inn, The Tavern and The Wild Duck will no doubt have
been aware of the company's plans.

Chris Gage, a spokesman for Charlton Kings-based Dowdeswell
Estates, the preferred building contractor for Julian
Dunkerton-owned Lucky Onion Group, said: "The amount of restoration
work on the building that has gone on is quite incredible. It is
going to look fantastic."

Bar 131, also a hotel and restaurant, helped lay down a template
for the group's style that features original artworks from William
Kentridge, David Hockney, Sir Peter Blake, Banksy and Henry
Hudson.

It is understood 133 will compliment its near neighbour and
reflect the group's signature style. The media are expected to be
given a preview of the property later this month.